Megalithic Site of São Cristóvão

Category: Nature > Reserva natural

District: Viseu > Resende > Feirão > Pimeirol

Location

The Megalithic Enclosure of São Cristóvão is located in a quiet rural area, in Pimeirol, belonging to the locality of Feirão, in the municipality of Resende. This monument is nestled within the imposing Montemuro Mountain Range, which provides a natural setting of great beauty and an environment of tranquility, ideal for exploring historical heritage. Its isolated position highlights the grandeur and antiquity of the site, inviting visitors to a journey through mountain landscapes.

Testimony to the Megalithic Past

The Megalithic Enclosure of São Cristóvão consists of a cromlech, one of the most emblematic structures of the megalithic period in Portugal. This set of stones, arranged in an organized manner, serves as a remarkable testimony to the ancient communities that inhabited these lands thousands of years ago. Originally, the enclosure had a funerary function, which is evidenced by the presence of barrows, structures linked to burial and cult practices. Visiting this place is to delve into a remote era, understanding the intelligence and meaning attributed to these monuments by our ancestors.

Ancestral Architecture and Natural Environment

Built with large blocks of granite, the cromlech of São Cristóvão impresses with its robustness and the way these stones blend into the mountain landscape. The selection and transport of these rocks, without modern means, reveal a remarkable capacity for organization and ingenuity. Currently, the enclosure is recognized as an important historical-cultural landmark, maintaining its status as a Site of Public Interest. The surrounding natural environment, characterized by the isolation and vastness of the Montemuro Mountain Range, offers an experience of contemplation, where history and landscape merge into a unique setting.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt